Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
549912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Iter Hispan. : 18 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549244

Common Names

  • Splendens Armeria
  • Splendid Armeria
  • Splendid Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Armeria australis splendens (Lag. & Rodr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria caespitosa splendens (Lag. & Rodr.) Vicioso & Beltrán [unknown]
  • Armeria juniperifolia splendens (Lag. & Rodr.) G.H.M.Lawr. [unknown]

Description

Armeria splendens (also called Splendid Thrift, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, needle-like leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Armeria splendens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria splendens is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Armeria splendens

Armeria splendens can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Armeria splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria splendens?

Armeria splendens

What is the common name of Armeria splendens?

Splendid thrift

What type of plant is Armeria splendens?

A perennial flowering plant

Species in the Armeria genus

Armeria alboi, Armeria alliacea, Armeria alpina, Armeria alpinifolia, Armeria apollinaris, Armeria arcuata, Armeria arenaria, Armeria aspromontana, Armeria atlantica, Armeria beirana, Armeria belgenciensis, Armeria berlengensis, Armeria bigerrensis, Armeria bourgaei, Armeria brutia, Armeria bubanii, Armeria caballeroi, Armeria caespitosa, Armeria canescens, Armeria cantabrica, Armeria capitella, Armeria cariensis, Armeria castellana, Armeria castroviejoi, Armeria choulettiana, Armeria ciliata, Armeria colorata, Armeria curvifolia, Armeria denticulata, Armeria duriaei, Armeria ebracteata, Armeria eriophylla, Armeria euscadiensis, Armeria fibrosa, Armeria filicaulis, Armeria fontqueri, Armeria gaditiana, Armeria genesiana, Armeria girardii, Armeria godayana, Armeria hirta, Armeria hispalensis, Armeria humilis, Armeria icarica, Armeria johnsenii, Armeria juniperifolia, Armeria langei, Armeria leonis, Armeria leucocephala, Armeria linkiana,

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

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